Cove Road Resolution From August 17th Council Agenda Pulled

August 13, 2010


President and Members

Wicomico County Council

Dear Council Members:

As you know, there has been some serious concern expressed in

recent weeks about conditions at the county beach off of Cove Road, not

the least of which involves the parking accommodations there. When the

Westside Volunteer Fire Company alerted us to the fact that emergency

vehicles could not reach the parking lot at the beach when vehicles

were parked on both sides of the road, the county prohibited parking on

the south side of Cove Road.

More recently, I have been contacted by a number of residents of

the area suggesting that both sides of the road should be closed to

parking as the beach area cannot comfortably accommodate the additional

traffic. After hearing from law enforcement and fire services, I

proposed to the county council that parking indeed be eliminated on the

north side of Cove Road as well. However, over the past two weeks, we

have seen that the matter may be a bit more complicated and deserving

of additional study and input before moving ahead to further limit

parking.

After two well-attended community gatherings held in the last 10

days, I am persuaded that the resolution closing parking on the north

side of Cove Road should be withdrawn for the time being. I offer the

following for your consideration:

• Fire Chief Don Messick has assured me that emergency

vehicles can access the parking lot and beach area with

parking allowed on one side of the road.

• The summer season is drawing to a close and the causes for

concern should diminish soon.

• The county will provide additional security over the Labor

Day week-end via Park Police and I will ask the Sheriff’s

Department for additional attention over the last few weeks

of summer.

• I have instructed Director of Parks, Recreation & Tourism,

Gary Mackes, to conduct an in-depth evaluation of the

county facility on Cove Road to determine what improvements

are needed to make the beach an attractive and enjoyable

resource not just for the local community but for the

county at large. He will report his findings to me by the

first of November. Believing that any solution requires

the direct involvement of those most affected, I shall

invite four members of the local community to meet with us

as we develop our plan.

• We shall ask that the Department of Natural Resources

increase enforcement of the regulations regarding jet skis

in the swimming area.

Finally, I also plan to ask Acting Public Works Director John

Redden to determine if the edges of the road can be improved so that

parked vehicles will intrude less into the paved portion of the road.

Accordingly, in light of our plan to work with the community to

find a lasting and equitable solution to the concerns recently

expressed, I ask that Resolution 115-2010, prohibiting parking of motor

vehicles on the north side of Cove Road be withdrawn from the County

Council’s agenda for the meeting scheduled for August 17, 2010.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Richard M. Pollitt, Jr.

County Executive

Otto Camp Making Waves In Somerset

Charles Otto has certianly been attracting alot of John Phoebus opponents to his camp in the past weeks, and has definitly put John on notice along with our fan favorite Julie Brewington that John doesn't have it in the bag just yet.

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Burn Ban Still In Effect

WICOMICO BURNING BAN STILL IN EFFECT


For Immediate Release

Salisbury, MD

August 13, 2010

Due to continued near drought-like conditions, County Executive Richard M. Pollitt Jr., said that the burning ban put into effect on July 7, 2010, for Wicomico County will continue until further notice. All outdoor burning is prohibited with the exception of the use of gas or charcoal grills and the staging of professional fireworks displays. Burning ban violations carry a $500 fine per incident. Burning ban enforcement is administered by the County Planning and Zoning Code Enforcer. Citizens are advised to call Planning and Zoning at 410-548-4860 to report violations.

All burning permits are voided during the ban. The County Health Department will not be issuing burning permits until further notice.

Jim Ireton Tries To Force Through His Safe Streets Legislation

It seems that Jim has decided he is going to try to force his Safe Streets Legislation through with no concern for proper procedure or consideration. He sent out his legislative "initiatives" this week to everyone including Laura from the Daily Times, which I can only guess was to try to get the media involved to put pressure on the Council.



Jim will never get anything accomplished with the attitude that he is using toward Council President Louise Smith I can assure you of that. Jim added in his packet that this was the second time he had asked for it to be put on a work session and that he wanted it passed by Thanksgiving. I am enclosing a screen cap of the part of the correspondence that I received that shows what Louise's response was to Jim. I think Louise hit the nail right on the head with everything she says in this response.

 
 
Mayor Ireton:




Thank you for taking time to meet with me yesterday afternoon. During this time we discussed at length the Safe Streets Legislation process. This sweeping legislation was first made public at your Press Conference Monday, August 2nd. Tuesday, August 10th, I received your e-mail requesting a work session date and this legislation be passed by Thanksgiving, within three (3) months. Although issues of our crime have been talked about for years, this particular piece of legislation was crafted by you, Councilwoman Campbell, Councilwoman Cohen, two (2) attorneys and a few administrative staff members in fourteen (14) months. This is major legislation that will impact many people. Public input is needed ... including representatives of SAPOA, concerned citizens and the business community. Let us open our doors for positive and constructive discussion not close our doors. There are more benefits in working together. This may be in the form of a task force or some other forum working collaboratively reviewing and providing their concerns/comments. In addition, two (2) of the amendments need to go to Planning and Zoning for their review and recommendation to Council. Although we did not agree, I trust our dialogue will continue. I am not prepared to place this legislation on a work session agenda at this time.



Louise Smith

Salisbury City Council President

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Melissa Morris Burial Help Needed

County Commissioners agreed to donate $250 toward funeral expenses for Melissa Morris of Princess Anne who died recently of injuries from a domestic assault. The money will come from the county's pauper burial fund. This lady has six children and deserves a better burial. If you can help please contact me, and I can get you in touch with the right people to make sure this dear lady gets a proper burial.

Which "Celebrity" Will John Phoebus have at a Fundraiser next?

John Phoebus has been breaking out the Republican stars for his Primary campaign that is for sure. I am wondering if he makes it through to the General will he line up Newt Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh or George Bush perhaps?. I am glad John can get these people to take time out to attend fundraisers for him but you do have to ask is he already jumping in bed with the special interest groups with all this attention he is receiving from the Bob Ehlrich camp?

Are people really wanting to have a candidate who will not make decisions on his own, but do what his supporters tell him to do? Is Bob Ehlrich trying to guarantee himself a vote? Be sure to think about these things before you vote. Perhaps the people that do not have a bunch of big name supporters are who should get the job this time around.

Governor O Malley Stop Messing With The Waterman!

Look I want to protect the natural habitat as much as the next person, but when it starts interfering with people's livelihoods it is going too far. The families that rely on the income from oysters, crabs or whatever do not need to battle 2 fronts the Government and Mother Nature. Why do we need to now start meddling with the locations these men and women can use? I honestly don't see how they are going to be making Oyster's extinct by allowing them to continue doing what they have for generations.

This is a very important topic to our local area and one that everyone should get an interest in. On the Eastern Shore being on the water is a way of life for most of these people and with all the new rules and regulations being placed upon them why would the families want to continue in this job market?